A. A proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan may be submitted by any individual, organization, corporation or partnership, general or special purpose government, or entity of any kind; provided, that if the proposal involves specific real property, the property owner has provided written consent to the proposal. City staff or the city council may initiate a planning program or specific amendment which may result in an additional element or other amendments to the plan.

B. All proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan shall be submitted to the city in writing on a form provided by the city, together with required filing fees. An environmental checklist and related filing fee shall also be submitted unless the proposal is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Ord. 975-05 § 5).